Monday, January 09, 2006

Shipman Schaum Receives Eagle Scout, Honored by Alabama Wildlife Federation



Shipman Schaum, a member of the Junior Class, was recently honored at a luncheon hosted by the Alabama Wildlife Federation at Lanark in Millbrook, Alabama. As part of his Eagle Scout project, Shipman designed and built a handicapped accessible wooden bridge spanning a natural stream on the grounds of the AWF’s headquarters. The Alabama Wildlife Federation is Alabama’s oldest and largest non-profit conservation organization. As an avid hunter and member of AWF, Shipman wanted to give back to the organization he has been a part of for so many years. Shipman is a member of the First United Methodist Church Boy Scout Troop #15, led by Mr. Jimmy Harris. Shipman is one of six young men at Montgomery Catholic who have earned the honor and rank of Eagle Scout.

Pictured above, Shipman cuts the ribbon on the new bridge he designed and built for the Alabama Wildlife Federation during his Eagle Scout project. Below is a picture of the new AWF bridge.